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What is an M2P file? Video container format that supports MPEG-2 audio and video compression; similar to an MPEG-1 file, but also supports interlaced video and more audio channels; commonly used for streaming digital video.

More Information NOTE: M2P files are generally used for streaming media. Standard MPEG-2 video files typically have an .MPG extension, while standard MPEG-2 audio files usually have an .MP2 extension.

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DeveloperMaxthon
Popularity2.5 | 2 Votes

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.M2P File Extension

2 file types use the .m2p file extension.

MPEG-2 Program Stream File

DeveloperMoving Picture Experts Group
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What is an M2P file?

Video container format that supports MPEG-2 audio and video compression; similar to an MPEG-1 file, but also supports interlaced video and more audio channels; commonly used for streaming digital video.

More Information

NOTE: M2P files are generally used for streaming media. Standard MPEG-2 video files typically have an .MPG extension, while standard MPEG-2 audio files usually have an .MP2 extension.

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Programs that open M2P files

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Roxio Creator NXT Pro 9

Paid

Microsoft Windows Media Player

Included with OS

Media Player Classic

Free

VideoLAN VLC media player

Free

Elecard MPEG Player

Free Trial

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Apple QuickTime Player

Included with OS

Roxio Toast 20

Paid

Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip

Free

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PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player

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Discontinued

Free +

Category: Video Files

Updated: July 17, 2015

Maxthon 2 Browser Plugin File

DeveloperMaxthon
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2.5  |  2 Votes
 

Plugin installation pack for the Maxthon Web browser; includes a compressed add-on for Maxthon that provides additional features and capabilities within the program.

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M2P files are essentially .ZIP files renamed with a ".m2p" extension. They can be installed by double-clicking the file or dragging the file into an open Maxthon browser window.

Programs that open or reference M2P files

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Updated: November 7, 2007

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What is an M2P file?↓
Video container format that supports MPEG-2 audio and video compression; similar to an MPEG-1 file, but also supports interlaced video and more audio channels; commonly used for streaming digital video.

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